Munster-based Powers Health invested $3.2 million to update a unit at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago.
The investment into 5 West, a medical-surgical unit, includes the implementation of Philips IntelliVue technology. The new technology is able to monitor telemetry on the unit. Telemetry technology allows continuous cardiac observation of patients.
Patient rooms and restrooms, hallways and public restrooms were renovated. Offices, the nutrition room and the staff lounge also received updates. The unit features new signs and new furniture, such as recliners for patients’ rooms and task chairs for staff.
“Powers Health devoted resources to this project to ensure the technology and furnishings align with the high quality of care our staff delivers at St. Catherine Hospital,” said Leo Correa, St. Catherine Hospital CEO, in a press release. “Comfortable surroundings lead to a better experience for patients and staff.”
St. Catherine Hospital is one of four health care facilities in Powers Health’s system. The hospital has served East Chicago and neighboring communities since 1928. St. Catherine Hospital recently earned an A grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog.
Powers Health has four facilities in its system: Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point. Powers Health was formerly known as Community Healthcare System.
